Kierra Walsh
Fredericton,NB
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Horizon Health Network
05.2021 - Current
- I advocate for patients, to preserve and promote their rights, safety, dignity, and health.
- I administer medications and treatments to patients with various mental diagnoses, and observe and record their responses.
- I educate my patients about useful coping skills to help relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- I care for suicidal patients and act quickly to reduce the risk of harm to themselves and/or others.
- I respond to and manage volatile situations and outbreaks and aim to protect the safety and security of patients and staff.
- I frequently document patient mental status exams and therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Horizon Health Network
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, and other emergent interventions to stabilize the patient.
- Managed caseload of up to 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and their families about surgical procedures, wound care, and individualized discharge instructions.
- Managed patients' pain with pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Analyzed diagnostic test results to monitor patient conditions, and shared these findings with the healthcare team accordingly.
- Monitored patient vital signs as part of a thorough physical nursing assessment.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, such as chest tube insertions.
Education
Master of Nursing - Education
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB08.2028
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB04.2020
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Team player
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Psychiatric and general medical assessments
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Safety planning
- Client and family education
- Communication
- Leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Currently licensed as a practicing RN in New Brunswick, Canada.
- Current BLS certification with Heart and Stroke Canada.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Horizon Health Network
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Horizon Health Network
04.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Nursing - Education
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick
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